The Best Recipe for Cranberry Crockpot Pork Loin

The Best Recipe for Cranberry Crockpot Pork Loin

While you can serve this one any time of year, to me it feels more festive because of the cranberry sauce.

When I first made this dish, I made it for a holiday family gathering not realizing how perfect it would be.

It literally took me a few minutes to prepare.

I set up the crockpot and that did the rest.

Because it was so easy and I was done preparing dinner pretty quickly, I was like, looking for other dishes to make.

It almost felt like I was cheating my guests with such an easy meal.

When this dish is done cooking, you’ll be able to make a simple cranberry sauce to pour over the pork.

And let me tell you, the pork is “pull apart” when done.

For best results, head to the butcher to get the best cuts of meat.

But seriously, I’ve made this with pork chops from the grocery store and it was equally as good.

Can You Cook a Pork Loin in a Crock Pot Without Liquid?

The answer is no.

The pork loin will dry out without some sort of liquid in the slow cooker.

If making a pork loin in the crockpot without a recipe, you should add a little bit of liquid before cooking.

Also, the liquid should come up about 1/4 of the way up the sides of the pork.

Don’t completely immerse it because as the pork cooks down, it will release juices into the slow cooker.

Feel free to try some sort of stock if you want to go a different route from the cranberry sauce in this dish.

But I’m telling you.

I’m not a huge fan of cranberries and I LOVE THIS MEAL.

How Long Does It Take to Cook Pork in Slow Cooker?

In general, it takes about 6-8 hours on slow.

Oftentimes, dishes will suggest browning the meat before tossing in the slow cooker.

But with this dish, you don’t have to.

I don’t and love it as it is.

Not to mention, it is SO MUCH EASIER not browning it first.

Can Pork Loin Be Overcooked in Slow Cooker?

Do not overcook it so it stays tender and juicy.

Don’t let it sit there on warm because I’ve found it can dry out.

When the cooking time is done, remove it from the crockpot and let it rest for 15 minutes.

While the meat is resting, make the sauce or finish prepping the rest of the meal.

This will help ensure a tender and juicy pork loin.

Why This Cranberry Crockpot Pork Loin Recipe is Perfect for Christmas Dinner

I am a HUGE fan of dump and go recipes.

With minutes of preparation, this dinner is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

But more so for the holidays because it leaves you with more time to do all the other things.

Like setting a pretty table.

Plus, the festive cranberry sauce just makes the dish.

And the final sauce compliments the meat really well.

It might even taste better because it’s so easy to make???

The dish also pairs well with stuffing, side vegetables and a salad.

I’ve made this recipe a few times for the holidays and it is a crowd-pleaser.

And if you want to garnish the dish more?

Consider topping this recipe off with cooked cranberries.

And tuck some rosemary sprigs in to green it up.

Have you ever made cranberry crockpot pork loin before?

If you make this version of the dish, I’d love to hear what you think!

Let me know in the comments below.

Happy Holidays!

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